brushback pitch
US /ˈbrʌʃbæk pɪtʃ/
UK /ˈbrʌʃ.bæk pɪtʃ/
名词
近身球, 警告球
a baseball pitch thrown intentionally close to a batter's body, usually as a warning or to intimidate them
示例:
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The pitcher threw a brushback pitch to keep the batter from crowding the plate.
投手投了一个近身球，以防止击球手挤占本垒。
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It was a clear brushback pitch, sending a message to the opposing team.
那是一个明显的近身球，向对方球队传递了一个信息。